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February 29, 2016
My February Bookish Wrap Up!
Please note: if you don’t have the time to read through the post, the pics link to the reviews! Enjoy:)
So it’s been a good February, reading wise, maybe better writing-wise, as I finally put aside something I’ve been working on for a long time, that has been giving me no joy, and have started on a new story instead. I felt better the second I made the decision, as it was like pulling teeth, and although I’ve been set back a few months I’m really excited to see where the new story takes me:...
February 27, 2016
Blogger Interview: Sharon from Shaz’s book blog
Firstly I am beyond honoured to have Sharon from Shaz’s Book Blog here to talk to about her reading habits. As I have said before, before I started to blog, there were a handful of blogs that I read daily, and bloggers that I looked up to to see their opinion on given books. Sharon’s blog is contained in that elite armful, as well as being someone was lovely enough to give me some inspiring advice that helped get me started and so I am so truly honoured to have her here today!
Hi Sharon, ca...
Extract: The Theseus Paradox by David Videcette
Following my review yesterday (see it here), I hope you enjoy this extract from The Theseus Paradox by David Videcette. Remember the Kindle edition is only 99p at Amazon UK from Friday 26th Feb 2016 at 8.00am to Monday 29th Feb 2016 at 11.00pm. Sales are supporting a charity called The Police Dependants’ Trust – which helps police officers with their mental wellbeing after experiencing a major national event such as a mass shooting, plane crash or as in DI Jake Flannagan’...
February 26, 2016
The Theseus Paradox by David Videcette
What they say:
“I can’t tell you the truth, but I can tell you a story…”How much is real and how much is fiction, only YOU can decide!
July 2005: in the midst of Operation Theseus, the largest police investigation that the UK has ever known, Detective Inspector Jake Flannagan begins to ask difficult questions that lead to the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend and his sudden suspension from the Metropolitan Police.
Who masterminded London’s summer of terror? ...February 25, 2016
Smart Girl by Rachel Hollis
What they say:
Brilliant designer Miko Jin is a hopeless romantic. She’s spent most of her life falling in love over and over again…with the men she finds in the pages of her favorite novels.
When Miko meets Liam Ashton, it’s love at first sight. At least, for her. Sure, the two of them are polar opposites, and yes, he seems to be dating someone new each week. But Miko knows what true love is and that you can’t rush it—after all, what she lacks in real-world experience, she makes up for in...
February 21, 2016
Friends Like These by Hannah Ellis
I read this book a long time ago, through the Bout of Books Readathon, and the review slipped through the net, I’m afraid (apologies), so here we go! Note: There will be a fair bit of repetition in relation to the above post but stick with me!
What they say: When newly single Marie decides to shake up her social life, she has no idea what she is letting herself in for. With her sights set on the flamboyant Sebastian and his sophisticated group, Marie is sure that things are about to change...
February 13, 2016
How To Get Hitched in 10 Days (a short story) by Samatha Tonge
What they say: HOW NOT TO GET THE GIRL… Meet Mikey, every girl’s best friend – he bakes the creamiest cheesecake, loves movie nights and is a great dance partner. For Jasmine, Mikey is the perfect flatmate – he owns a 50s diner that turns out the best food around, gives the best bear hugs and amazing romance advice – after all they’re scoping out the same hot guys! So when her boyfriend proposes in the worst possible way, Jazz knows her best friend will be there to pick...
The Valentine-Free Zone: A Love Maybe eShort by Fiona Gibson
What they say: The Funny One: Part of the Love…Maybe ebook short story collection.
Jenny’s teenage son Cameron wants her out of their flat while he cooks a special Valentine supper for his girlfriend… so how on earth is she supposed to spend the most romantic night of the year?
A laugh-out-loud Valentine’s read, perfect for fans of ‘Outnumbered’ and Fern Britton.
***This is a short story, which you can also buy as part of the Love…Maybe Eshort Collection***
The Review:...
Valentine’s Day at The Star and Sixpence by Holly Hepburn
What they say: Fall in love at the Star and Sixpence this Valentine’s Day….
Love is in the air as sisters Nessie and Sam prepare for Valentine’s Day at their newly renovated pub, The Star and Sixpence. They have a star chef winging her way from London to cook a very special Valentine’s Day dinner, for all the couples in the village.
But as sparks fly in the kitchen, will love bloom in The Star and Sixpence? A romantic short story, perfect for fans of Cathy Braml...
February 9, 2016
The Girl You lost by Kathryn Croft
What they say: Eighteen years ago your baby daughter was snatched. Today, she came back. A sinister and darkly compelling psychological thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of The Girl With No Past.
Eighteen years ago, Simone Porter’s six-month-old daughter, Helena, was abducted. Simone and husband, Matt, have slowly rebuilt their shattered lives, but the pain at losing their child has never left them.
Then a young woman, Grace, appears out of the blue and tells Simone she has infor...
